Commentary: Let’s make 2023 a year of economic development for all of Maine

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Published
January 11, 2023

Commentary: Let’s make 2023 a year of economic development for all of Maine

It’s time we bring the same types of career opportunities that exist in Cumberland County to the entire state.
Published
December 10, 2022

Wood banks in high demand as winter bears down on Maine

Maine communities are organizing more volunteer groups to provide firewood at little or no fee to people in need as heating and other costs soar this winter.
Published
October 12, 2022

Gray fitness trainer, former reality TV contestant, accused of welfare fraud

Jodi Theriault, 42, is accused of obtaining benefits by hiding assets.
Published
September 21, 2022

Maine home sales fell again in August, while prices rose, but market may be leveling off

The number of sales fell by double digits, and the median sale price increased by about the same percentage. Mortgage rates are climbing and could be a wild card.
Published
February 7, 2022

Federal recovery money already committed to fighting homelessness and the housing crisis in Maine

Locally, some money will go to new shelters in Portland and Brunswick and to study the need for emergency shelter and other services in the Lakes Region.
Published
November 28, 2021

Growing homelessness and the challenges that accompany it prompt call for regional response

A regional coalition is urging Cumberland County commissioners to fund homeless initiatives in Portland and South Portland, while others are planned in Brunswick and the Lakes Region.
Published
September 19, 2021

Monuments to notorious people are coming down and being renamed. What about Cumberland?

In Britain they’ve removed statues of 'the Butcher,' the reviled 18th century English prince for whom Cumberland County and the town of Cumberland are named.
Published
December 17, 2020

Snowstorm blows through forecasts, leaving 1 to 2 feet across southern Maine

The storm quickly intensified to drop 3 to 4 inches an hour in parts of Maine, and strong winds caused whiteout conditions that led to numerous accidents.
Published
September 24, 2020

Drought intensifies, threatening crops and groundwater supplies

Months of worsening drought conditions across Maine are leading to extreme conditions in some areas, with record low river levels and dry wells.
Published
September 22, 2020

Drought, high winds put state at high risk of wildfire Tuesday

The National Weather Service issued a fire alert Tuesday but conditions are expected to improve Wednesday as humidity increases.